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Haryana farmer invents multi-purpose machine, earns global fame; govt offers ₹1 lakh subsidy to boost farmer income.
By Robin Kumar Attri
Haryana farmer Dharambir Kamboj created a multi-purpose food processing machine.
The machine can extract juice, oil, grind, mix, and prepare various food items.
Govt offering a ₹80,000 to ₹1 lakh subsidy to promote its use among farmers.
The machine is being exported to 18 countries, including the USA, Italy, and Kenya.
Dharambir's story is featured in the NCERT Class 12 Business Studies textbook.
A farmer from Haryana has shown that innovation is not limited to scientists and engineers. Dharambir Kamboj, a resident of Damla village in Yamunanagar district, has developed a multi-purpose food processing machine that is now being sold in 18 countries. In recognition of this farmer-led innovation, the Haryana government is offering a subsidy of up to ₹1 lakh on the purchase of the machine.
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Dharambir’s journey has not been easy. Due to financial problems, he had to drop out of school after Class 10. In search of work, he went to Delhi and worked as a rickshaw puller. However, after a serious accident, he was forced to return to his village. It was here that his life began to change.
Back in his village, Dharambir started growing aloe vera and basil on his ancestral land. Despite his hard work, he couldn’t earn much profit because he couldn’t process the crops.
Faced with poor market prices for his produce, Dharambir decided to take matters into his own hands. He didn’t have the money to buy expensive processing machines, so he built one himself. In 2007, with the support of ₹25,000 from the Horticulture Department, he created his first food processing machine.
He started by extracting rose water and gradually added more features, turning it into a multi-purpose machine that is now helping farmers increase their income.
The multi-purpose food processing machine is a complete solution for small and medium farmers. It allows them to:
Extract juice from any fruit without grinding seeds (prevents bitterness)
Extract oil, grind, and mix materials
Make rose water, aloe vera gel, and roasted gram
Peel potatoes, carrots, ginger, and garlic
Prepare khoya, carrot halwa, amla murabba, candy, and herbal extracts
Even make gulal for Holi
This machine helps farmers process their own produce, add value to it, and earn better prices in the market.
The cost of the machine is around ₹2 lakh, but the Haryana government is offering a subsidy of ₹80,000 to ₹1 lakh. This initiative will help farmers and self-help groups adopt this innovation and increase their income by starting small food-processing units.
Dharambir’s invention has not only gained popularity in India but also in countries like the USA, Italy, Kenya, Australia, Nepal, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Nigeria. He has established his own company, Dharambir Foods Private Limited, which manufactures around 10 machines every month.
He also provides two-day training sessions to help farmers learn how to use the machine properly.
In 2013, Dharambir Kamboj was honoured by the then President Pranab Mukherjee for his innovation. His success story is now part of the NCERT Class 12 Business Studies textbook, under Chapter 3.
He says, “Initially, people laughed at me. But I kept working. Today, I’m happy that my story is inspiring students and farmers across the country.”
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Dharambir Kamboj’s journey proves that innovation, determination, and hard work can change lives. His machine is not just a tool—it’s a symbol of self-reliance, local development, and the power of grassroots innovation. With government support and growing global interest, his invention is leading a new revolution in farming.
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